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The Colorado Rockies set the tone against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on Saturday night. Soon after, a new Rockies celebration quickly became the story, but it did not come out of nowhere. Instead, it followed a "fishy" remark from Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing after the previous game. Colorado heard it. In turn, they responded.
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In that moment, everything felt instant. Hunter Goodman , Jayden Johnston, Julien Fernandez, and Ryan McCarthy led the dugout with a playful "gone fishin'" routine . Cast. Reel. Celebrate. The crowd loved it. As a result, energy spread fast. What started as a comment turned into identity.
Under the stadium lights, the Rockies backed it up on the scoreboard. Colorado beat the Dodgers 9-6, securing their second straight win in the series. The offense looked alive. Timely swings. Aggressive baserunning. Energy that never dipped. Meanwhile, Los Angeles struggled to convert chances. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pointed to missed opportunities, noting his lineup failed to capitalize on Colorado's mistakes. Because of that, the gap proved costly.
Dalton Rushing 's fishy comment added context. It gave Colorado something extra. Something personal. And in baseball, that edge matters.
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Rockies turn comment into momentum
Because of that, the Rockies celebration felt bigger than just a gimmick. Instead, it symbolized response. Players did not just hear the noise, they answered it. In fact, every cast of the imaginary rod carried a message. We see it. We remember.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers now face pressure heading into the series finale. Two straight losses shift momentum. As a result, urgency rises. Execution must follow. The talent is there. However, results have not matched.
On the other hand, the Rockies have found a rhythm. Confidence builds with each swing. At the same time, the dugout feels loose. Connected. Dangerous.
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So now, as the final game approaches, one question lingers: will the Dodgers snap back, or will the Rockies keep reeling them in?
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